The United States has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral security cooperation.
The delivery was confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across the continent.
In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday, AFRICOM said the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja.
“U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to our Nigerian partners in Abuja. This delivery supports Nigeria’s ongoing operations and emphasizes our shared security partnership,” the command stated.
The post, which tagged the US Mission in Nigeria, did not disclose the type or quantity of equipment provided.
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The development comes amid a wider security partnership between the two countries. On Christmas night, US forces conducted airstrikes in Sokoto State, targeting Islamic State–linked militants accused of collaborating with the Lakurawa jihadist group and local bandits.
The strikes followed diplomatic tensions over allegations of persecution and violence against Christians in Nigeria. US President Donald Trump had previously described the situation as “genocide,” a claim firmly rejected by the Nigerian government.
